Diploma in Small Business and Project Management (Level 5)
Course details
About the course
If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, or want to increase your business objectives, this diploma programme is for you. Learn new skills and progress your business at the same time.
You’ll use project management techniques to carry out three different projects to grow your business – a marketing project, an operations project and a project of your choice – all supported by one-on-one business mentoring to help speed up your learning.
At the end of the programme, you may already notice positive changes in your business – but more importantly, you’ll be well prepared to grow your business and apply project management skills in a variety of business situations.
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive the following qualification:
- New Zealand Diploma in Business
You'll learn about:
- project management processes and techniques
- business budgeting and financial management
- business risk analysis
- sales and marketing
- business operations
- innovation and change
- business communication, contracts and negotiation
- project presentation and review.
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:
- be at least 16 years of age
- be a New Zealand citizen (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent resident
- be a graduate of a Level 4 business qualification (or higher) or demonstrate competence in a literacy exercise that reflects the comprehension and writing abilities for the programme satisfy one of the following requirements: have a business idea which they are ready to develop be an existing business owner, or be involved in the management of an existing small business for which they can develop a detailed business plan
- attend an information session and an enrolment interview.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Established in 1984, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa will provide holistic education opportunities of the highest quality for Māori, peoples of Aotearoa and the world.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary education providers. We offer a comprehensive range of certificate to degree level qualifications to New Zealanders of all ages and walks of life.
Operating from over 80 locations throughout the country, we provide a unique learning environment. We aim to overcome barriers to learning, and to meet the needs of all within the communities we serve.
Guided by Māori principles and values, we take great pride in this nurturing and inclusive learning environment, as well as the depth and diversity of our courses in small business, computing, social work, teaching, Māori performing arts and te reo Māori.